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Lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis mechanism: A state-of-the-art review

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Chemical recycling of waste plastics for new materials production

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A review on pyrolysis of plastic wastes

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Current opinion: What is a nanoplastic?

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Chemical Strategies To Design Textured Materials: from Microporous and Mesoporous Oxides to Nanonetworks and Hierarchical Structures

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Life Cycle Assessment: Past, Present, and Future

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Heterogeneous Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration: A Review

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Unconventional Mining of End-of-Life Aircrafts: A Systematic Review

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Kinetic modeling of polyethylene pyrolysis under microwave irradiation toward predictive product distribution

Vatankhah, F., Kara, A., García, A. C., & Chaouki, J. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.170441 · Cited by 4

Threshold temperature pyrolysis of waste plastic and the effect on pyrolysis energy consumption and product distribution

Li, Y., Wang, W., Yin, F., & Wang, K. S. (2025) · Thermal Science and Engineering Progress · doi:10.1016/j.tsep.2025.104105 · Cited by 4

Insights into the evolution mechanism of polyethylene pyrolysis: a combined experimental ReaxFF-MD and DFT study

Liu, C., Wang, G., & Li, A. (2026) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2026.138333 · Cited by 4

Modelling selective heating in microwave-heated packed-bed reactors

Niño, C. G. (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-026-36495-1 · Cited by 4

Industrial-scale nanocrystalline Ni–Mo–MgO catalysts for hybrid reforming of waste to fuels

Kim, S., Maligal‐Ganesh, R. V., Mahmood, J., Kang, P. W., Harale, A., Alsuhaibani, A. S., Hu, Q., Alahmed, A. H., Jamal, A., Suleiman, R., et al. (2026) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.adp5208 · Cited by 4

Investigation of Liquid Oils Obtained by Thermo-Catalytic Degradation of Plastic Wastes in Energy Recovery

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Recycling processes and exploitation of waste to obtain energy and challenges: a mini review

Sahoo, K., Behera, U. S., & Poddar, S. (2025) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-025-06502-5 · Cited by 4

Preparation of highly selective olefins from pyrolyzed ground film plastics catalyzed by fishbone-based catalysts

Zhang, Y., Xu, Y., Tan, C., Ruan, R. R., Dai, L., Wang, Y., Huo, E., Zhao, Y., & Zhang, J. (2025) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2025.107565 · Cited by 4

Hydrogen production from greywater algae biomass via Pyrolysis: Influence of temperature and polyaniline integrated sodium hydroxide (PANI-NaOH) catalyst

Sathish, T., Ammar, M. B., Sabeur, H., Alkhrissat, T., Bahl, A., & Anderson, A. (2025) · Case Studies in Thermal Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.csite.2025.106639 · Cited by 4

Preparation of Composite Materials Based on Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene Flame-Retardant Plastic Obtained from Electronic Waste and Fly Ash Microspheres, with Thermogravimetric/Differential Scanning Calorimetry Analysis and a Study of the Mechanical Characteristics of the Obtained Material

Kulenova, N. A., Sapinov, R. V., Sadenova, M. A., & Shoshay, Z. (2025) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr13041045 · Cited by 3

Quantum mechanical nanoreactor simulations reveal PVC pyrolysis pathways

Lei, T., Peng, B., Liu, X., Guo, W., Zou, L., Ou, Q., Li, M., & Wen, X. (2025) · AIChE Journal · doi:10.1002/aic.18913 · Cited by 3

Development of Epoxy Composites With Biochars Derived From Chromium‐Containing Leather Waste

Deng, Y., Liu, J., Wang, H., Zheng, X., & Tang, K. (2025) · Polymer Composites · doi:10.1002/pc.30043 · Cited by 3

Heavy Metals Detection via Plastic-Waste-Derived Carbon Dots: Review

Mohammed, L. J., & Omer, K. M. (2025) · Journal of Fluorescence · doi:10.1007/s10895-025-04443-3 · Cited by 3

Do consumers value biodegradable plastic packaging?

Yang, W., Nayga, R. M., & Fang, D. (2025) · Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association · doi:10.1002/jaa2.70020 · Cited by 5

Bimetallic doped magnetic biochar production sheds light on the recycling of waste plastics and removal of emerging pollutants

Pan, C., Li, X., Hu, C., Cao, X., Wang, C., Yao, S., & Wang, Z. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.135125 · Cited by 3

Mechanistic insights into Cl transformation and calcium-based dechlorination during pyrolysis of waste plastics: Kinetics, product analysis and process optimization

Cao, Y. S., Gao, R., Lei, J., Hou, Y., Xu, M., Cao, S., Chen, Z., Duan, Y., & Du, H. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.119459 · Cited by 3

Economic and environmental analyses of sustainable hydrogen production from polypropylene using molten-metal bubble column reactors

Kim, S., Lim, Y., Lee, Y. J., & Lee, U.-D. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.120430 · Cited by 3

Engineering insights into thermal plasma processing for plastic waste management: a review

Sharma, K., Yadav, M. D., Sharma, A., Bhandari, S., Ghorui, S., & Joshi, J. B. (2025) · Reviews in Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1515/revce-2025-0012 · Cited by 3

Research progress in metal-zeolite bifunctional systems for upcycling of waste polyolefins

Qiang, W., Wang, K., Song, W., Liu, T., Jiang, Y., Zhang, W., Huang, C., Li, X., & Zhang, J. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107562 · Cited by 3

Chemical recycling of mixed thermoplastics via pyrolysis: A comparative study of feedstock influence and reactor impact

Netsch, N., Tauber, A., Keskin, O., Bergfeldt, B., WEHNER, H. J., Eidam, D., Tavakkol, S., & Stapf, D. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107575 · Cited by 3

Ex-situ catalytic pyrolysis of low-density polyethylene for jet-fuel range hydrocarbons production over H2O2-modified activated carbon

Ni, S., Shao, Y., Wang, J., Deng, N., & Jia, L. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107565 · Cited by 3

A Holistic Framework for Sustainable Environmental Impact Assessment in Polymer Production: Systematic Review and Validation

AlSuwaidi, G. R., & Kim, I.-J. (2026) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su18020639 · Cited by 3

In-situ hydrogen generation and hydrodeoxygenation via Ni-Mo alloy tandem catalysis: Co-liquefaction of high-density polyethylene and bamboo sawdust into hydrocarbon fuels

Li, S.-R., Ji, N., Yang, S., Xu, L., Koziński, J. A., & Fang, Z. Y. (2026) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2026.125224 · Cited by 3

Mild‐Condition Upcycling of Polyolefins Enabled by Micropore Confinement in Zeolites

Lin, Z., Gu, T., Li, W., Lin, F., Xu, W., Zhou, L., Dai, S., & Li, Y. (2026) · Angewandte Chemie · doi:10.1002/ange.202525081 · Cited by 3

Hydrocracking Polyolefins to Jet Fuel over a NiW/WO x Catalyst

Wang, X., Lei, Z., Yan, J., Wang, P., Chong, R., Tian, F., Hu, T., Cao, R., & Wang, X. (2026) · ACS Catalysis · doi:10.1021/acscatal.5c07128 · Cited by 3

Methodology for integrating lumped kinetic models and decision-making frameworks to enhance sustainability of plastic waste pyrolysis

Ismail, W., Majzoub, W. N., Al‐Mohannadi, D. M., & Al‐Rawashdeh, M. (2026) · Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy · doi:10.1007/s10098-026-03453-4 · Cited by 3

Solvent- and metal-free upcycling of low-density polyethylene using a practical ZSM-5/Al2O3 bead catalyst

Wang, F., Dong, Q., Liu, Y., Li, Z., Hao, W., Jw, M., Jiao, H., Zheng, J., Hedin, N., & Li, R. (2026) · Communications Chemistry · doi:10.1038/s42004-026-02039-x · Cited by 3

Energy recovery from waste biomass through gasification

Zulkifli, N. W. M., Su, G., & Hassan, M. H. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-19171-8.00001-8 · Cited by 3

Liquid Fed Pyrolysis of Polyethylene Films: Environmental and Economic Assessments of Co-located and Remotely-Located U.S. Facilities

Chaudhari, U. S., Kulas, D. G., Umlor, L., Cronan, A., Peralta, A., Hossain, T., Handler, R. M., Johnson, A. T., Reck, B. K., Thompson, V. S., et al. (2024) · ACS Sustainable Resource Management · doi:10.1021/acssusresmgt.3c00113 · Cited by 3

Biochemical hydrogen production routes from biomass

Tahir, N., Nadeem, F., Shahzaib, M., Ramzan, H., Usman, M., & Rahman, M. U. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-19076-6.00006-6 · Cited by 3

Using CO2 in pyrolysis to neutralise toxic aromatic compounds derived from blended textile waste

Kim, Y., Lee, T., Lee, D., Cho, H., & Kwon, E. E. (2024) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106760 · Cited by 3

Integrating Community Service into Student Learning: A Model Event of a Plastic Waste Cleanup

Qian, J., Sadri, M., Valdez, S., Clemons, C., & Qiang, Z. (2025) · Journal of Chemical Education · doi:10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c01164 · Cited by 3

Recycled filtered contaminants from liquid-fed pyrolysis as novel building composite material

Romani, A., Kulas, D. G., Curro, J. P., Shonnard, D. R., & Pearce, J. M. (2025) · Journal of Building Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2025.112025 · Cited by 3

Assessment framework for gaseous pollutant emissions from decentralized pyrolysis units in urban canopies: Case study in Singapore

Soon, G., Chan, W. P., Lisak, G., & Law, A. W. (2025) · Sustainable Cities and Society · doi:10.1016/j.scs.2025.106231 · Cited by 3

Novel catalyst development from waste tire pyrolysis carbon black for efficient hydrogen-rich syngas generation via polypropylene catalytic pyrolysis

De, K., Wang, S., Liu, P. F., Hong, G., Shan, R., Gu, J., Yuan, H., & Chen, Y. (2025) · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150071 · Cited by 3

Fire-resistant and eco-friendly concrete: investigating HDPE plastic and silica fume as partial replacements

Pasha, M. S., Aslam, M. F., Hamza, M., Bilal, M., Tammar, M., & Khan, F. I. (2025) · Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation · doi:10.1007/s41024-025-00687-5 · Cited by 3

Co-pyrolysis of various plastic waste components as an environmentally sustainable source of alternative fuels

Jovancicevic, I., Antić, M., Gajica, G., & Schwarzbauer, J. (2024) · Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society · doi:10.2298/jsc240207046j · Cited by 3

Insight into the Competitive Adsorption Behavior of Polymer Chains in Silica Nanopores by Small-Angle Neutron Scattering

Wang, X., Lyu, X., Wu, X. W., He, L., Lamb, J. V., Filatov, A. S., Delferro, M., Huang, W., & Lee, B. (2024) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.4c00626 · Cited by 3

Utilizing the self-stabilizing stage of ZIF-8 for highly efficient in situ Cl capture during PVC pyrolysis

Li, C., Niu, Y., Li, Y., Li, Y., Fu, J., Tang, F., Li, K., & Zou, Y. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107022 · Cited by 3

Transforming Waste Plastic into High-Valuel Petrochemical and Diesel Fraction Through the Pyrolysis Process

Singh, M. V., Devi, B., Wu, Z., Sharma, C., Liu, H., & Pan, D. (2024) · ES Energy & Environments · doi:10.30919/esee1208 · Cited by 3

Reaction Synergy of Bimetallic Catalysts on Zsm-5 Support in Tailoring Plastic Pyrolysis for Hydrogen and Value-Added Product ProductionPreprint

Fu, W., Cheng, Y. W., Xu, D., Zhang, Y., & Wang, C. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4775361 · Cited by 3

Production of Sustainable Liquid Fuel From Waste Polymeric Materials via Thermal Pyrolysis

Ahmed, M. S., Reja, S., Shawon, S. M. A. Z., Nazmin, F., Sarjish, A. M., Ali, Y., Khan, M. A. R., Uddin, M. J., & Rahman, M. W. (2025) · International Journal of Energy Research · doi:10.1155/er/1449087 · Cited by 2

Synergistic microwave modulation of tobacco straw and LDPE co-pyrolysis product distribution by HZSM-5/graphite felt composite catalyst: Directed synthesis of monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and inhibition of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Yu, Z., Ni, H., Teng, W., Gao, S., Zhang, X., & Ma, X. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107374 · Cited by 2

Microplastic Recovery and Conversion Pathways: The Most Recent Advancements in Technologies for the Generation of Renewable Energy

Wieczorek, D., Pipiak, P., Gendaszewska, D., & Ławińska, K. (2025) · Energies · doi:10.3390/en18184949 · Cited by 2

Co-pyrolysis of mixed plastics and its impact on kinetic parameters and pyrolysis product distribution

Li, Y., Wang, W., & Yin, F. (2025) · Thermal Science and Engineering Progress · doi:10.1016/j.tsep.2025.104242 · Cited by 2

Fine-tuning the fountain confined spouted bed reactor for HDPE steam cracking: Influence of bed particle size and steam flow rate

Mollick, M., Cortazar, M., Santamaria, L., Goma-Jimenez, D., Amutio, M., Olazar, M., & López, G. (2025) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2025.115232 · Cited by 2

ReaxFF reactive molecular dynamic simulation and density functional theory calculation of pyrolysis mechanism and electronic characteristic of lignin with the addition of plastics

Wang, J., Bai, M., Zhuang, W., Wang, S., Zhang, S., Cai, S., & Huo, E. (2025) · Computational and Theoretical Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.comptc.2025.115511 · Cited by 2

Upcycling polyethylene into diesel-range hydrocarbons over Ru catalysts confined in thermally stable mesoporous N-doped carbon

Yu, S., Ren, Z., Wang, K., Xiao, R., Luo, Z., & Zhang, H. (2025) · Sustainable Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1039/d5se01013f · Cited by 2

Promoting effects of gaseous CO2 and supercritical CO2 on the degradation of plastics: A review

Liu, Y., Shi, J., Jin, X., Hou, W., Kurioka, T., Chang, T. M., Sone, M., & Guo, L. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.172036 · Cited by 2

Mechanisms of Nitrogen Transformation during Copyrolysis of Distiller’s Grains and Waste Plastics for Sustainable Jet Fuel Production

Zhou, T., Lv, Q., Wang, B., He, Z., Zhang, H., Ma, S., & Jiang, X. (2026) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c09955 · Cited by 2

Process intensification driven by non-conventional energy fields in emerging plastic recycling: A systematic review

Zhan, Y., Xie, Y., Chen, J., Luo, B., Men, L., Wang, Q., Chen, J., & Zhou, Y. (2026) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.174550 · Cited by 2

Hierarchical pyrolysis pathways of methyl methacrylate as a molecular model of PMMA

Zhou, Y., Wang, Y., Wu, Z., Li, H., Shi, C., Bao, S., Darwesh, O. M., Zhang, M., Yan, J., & Zhang, H. (2026) · Combustion and Flame · doi:10.1016/j.combustflame.2026.114933 · Cited by 2

Control of chlorine migration in catalytic co-pyrolysis of PVC with other plastics

Kim, S. W., Fu, S., Lin, K.-Y. A., & Lee, J. T. (2026) · Reviews in Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1515/revce-2025-0068 · Cited by 2

Fe- and Ru-H-Mordenites for Polyethylene Upcycling: Insights from Thermo-Catalytic Pyrolysis and DFT Studies

Pandey, G., Bepari, S., Gupta, S., Xie, T., & Kuila, D. (2026) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c11349 · Cited by 2

Harnessing recycled and waste materials for solar-driven interfacial evaporation: A review

Kim, H. T., Merenda, A., Torres, A. S. M., Cruz, G. G., Nisay, A. R., Subagia, I. D. G. A., Shon, H. K., Advíncula, R. C., Dizon, J. R. C., & Tijing, L. D. (2026) · MRS Communications · doi:10.1557/s43579-026-00950-x · Cited by 2

Co-Pyrolysis of Polyolefins and Silicone Rubber: Effects on Mass Balancing, Product Distribution, and Potential Siloxane Recovery

Eigenschink, L., Eder, W., Mastalir, M., Harasek, M., & Paulik, C. (2026) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym18080989 · Cited by 2

Evaluation of continuous pyrolysis and in-line catalytic dry reforming of commodity plastics for syngas production

Olazar, L., Pawelczyk, E., Gębicki, J., Frąckiewicz, I., Olazar, M., Santamaria, L., López, G., & Artetxe, M. (2026) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2026.139476 · Cited by 2

iPDA-Assisted Design of Hierarchical Beta Zeolites for the Sustainable Upcycling of Polyethylene to Naphtha with Ultra-Low Pt Loading

Shi, G., Zhang, Z., Li, Y., Zhu, X., Tang, Z., Chen, Z., Chen, Y., Feng, J., li, B., & Zhang, X. (2026) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c13791 · Cited by 2

ZnO/AC recovered from PET bottles via pyrolysis for the hybrid treatment (adsorption/photocatalysis) of BB41 dye in aqueous media

Dahdouh, N., Hafsa, H., Djemmali, B., Ouarghi, A., Kezrane, I., Chaabane, T., Sivasankar, V., & Kebir, M. (2026) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/d6ra00311g · Cited by 2

Critical review on the production of quality-enhanced bio-oil from co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass and common plastics waste

Ebadi, S., Lee, J., Nam, H., Jung, S., Seo, M. W., Lee, D., & Park, Y.-K. (2026) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123655 · Cited by 2

Engineering functional carbon materials via algae–plastic co-pyrolysis for wastewater treatment: Mechanisms, adsorption performance, and design strategies

Saritala, M. A., Nawaz, A., Abubakar, M. A. G., & Razzak, S. A. (2026) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2026.123878 · Cited by 2

Investigation on Effect of Laboratory Ageing of Reclaimed Asphalt Binder Modified with Pyro Oil

Dare, P. D., & Hedaoo, N. A. (2024) · ASCE International Conference on Transportation and Development (ICTD) · doi:10.1061/9780784485538.025 · Cited by 2

Influence of Trace Metal in Plastics on Catalyst Activity and Reusability during Polyolefins Upcycling with Polyoxometalates

Zhu, H., Douglas, J. T., & Subramaniam, B. (2024) · ACS Catalysis · doi:10.1021/acscatal.4c04719 · Cited by 2

Laser flash pyrolysis of face mask waste to vinylidene-terminated PP wax and further functionalized as compatibilizer

Zhang, H., Chen, L., Chen, C.-Q., Chang, F., Tian, Y.-X., Jiang, X., Huang, W., Hu, B., Cao, X., Yin, X.-C., et al. (2024) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2024.11.036 · Cited by 2

Transforming Plastic Waste into Biofuel Oil: An Evaluation and Conceptual Outlook with Implications for Transitional Energy

Jaffurullah, M. A., Mariadhas, A., R., D., & Jayaprabakar, J. (2025) · Recent Patents on Engineering · doi:10.2174/0118722121331855241212031631 · Cited by 2

Pelatihan Dan Pengenalan Kepada Siswa Sma Negeri Surabaya Barat Tentang Pengolahan Sampah Plastik Menjadi Bahan Bakar Minyak Menggunakan Sistem Pirolisis Kapasitas 10 Liter

Gunawan, M. S., Muharom, M., Siswadi, S., Riyadi, S., Nugroho, W., & Muchid, M. (2024) · Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Inovasi Teknologi (DIMASTEK) · doi:10.38156/dimastek.v3i02.96 · Cited by 2

Biogenically synthesized aluminum oxide nanoparticles via phyllanthus emblica seeds for photocatalytic applications

Ameen, S., Hussain, Z., Din, M. I., & Khalid, R. (2024) · Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry · doi:10.1080/24701556.2024.2353769 · Cited by 2

The effect of plastic type on the product distribution and Cr (VI) removal in the co-pyrolysis of plastics and chromium-containing slag

Chen, H., Shan, T., Liu, S., Liu, T., & Zhang, H. (2025) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2025.102413 · Cited by 2

Ultrahigh‐Speed Extrusion of Recycled Film‐Grade LDPE and Injection Molding Characterization

Gao, P., Krantz, J., Ferki, O., Nieduzak, Z., Perry, S., Masato, D., & Sobkowicz, M. J. (2024) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/9781394214297.ch25 · Cited by 2

Societal Awareness, Regulatory Framework, and Technical Guidelines for Management of Plastic Wastes

Ghani, L. A. (2024) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/9783527842209.ch15 · Cited by 2

Improved Design and Fabrication of a Compression Moulding Machine with Performance Evaluation

Ojo, A. A., Olanipekun, K. A., Omoniyi, J. O., Akinsipe, A. P., & Ilesanmi, R. I. (2024) · British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies · doi:10.37745/bjmas.2022.04152 · Cited by 1

Research on the microwave pyrolysis behavior of automotive shredder residue

Zhang, H., Chen, T., Wei, G., Pan, G., & Cao, Z. (2024) · Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management · doi:10.1007/s10163-024-02127-x · Cited by 1

Optimal Plastic Waste Recycling Technology Selection Using Picture Fuzzy SWARA–MARCOS Technique

Tripura, C., Chakraborty, S., & Bhattacharya, B. (2025) · Studies in systems, decision and control · doi:10.1007/978-981-96-0085-4_25 · Cited by 1

Pyrolysis of waste plastics to produce value-added chemicals

Santamaria, L., Orozco, S., Comendador, P., Olazar, L., Artetxe, M., Amutio, M., Olazar, M., & López, G. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-29291-0.00005-3 · Cited by 1

Catalytic Properties of Unsupported Catalysts Based on Transition Metal Phosphides in Hydrotreating of Pyrolysis Products of Chlorinated Polymer Wastes

Dzhabarov, E. G., Petrukhina, N. N., & Zakharyan, E. M. (2025) · Petroleum Chemistry · doi:10.1134/s0965544125600894 · Cited by 1

Investigation into the Rheological Characteristics of RA Binder Rejuvenated with HDPE Pyro-Oil under Short- and Long-Term Aging Conditions

Dare, P. D., Bhagat, N. T., & Hedaoo, N. A. (2025) · Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering · doi:10.1061/jmcee7.mteng-20064 · Cited by 1

Co-pyrolysis of sea rice straw and low-density polypropylene: Implications for advancing sustainable fuel production

Liu, M., Dong, W., Ni, H., Feng, X., Lü, X., Li, A., Zhang, L., & Zhu, J. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107283 · Cited by 1

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